APC Emergency Response Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first action to take in any emergency situation?
- Ensure scene safety and assess the situation (Correct answer)
- Begin CPR immediately
- Call for advanced medical help first
- Move the victim to another location
Correct answer: Ensure scene safety and assess the situation
Scene safety assessment is always the first priority to prevent additional injuries to rescuers and bystanders.
Question 2: What does the acronym AED stand for?
- Automated External Defibrillator (Correct answer)
- Advanced Emergency Device
- Automated Electrical Diagnostic
- Advanced External Decompressor
Correct answer: Automated External Defibrillator
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) analyzes heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock if needed to restore normal rhythm.
Question 3: When performing CPR on an adult, what is the recommended compression depth?
- At least 2 inches (5 cm) (Correct answer)
- At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
- At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- At least 4 inches (10 cm)
Correct answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Current guidelines recommend chest compressions of at least 2 inches deep for adults to effectively circulate blood.
Question 4: What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
- 30 compressions to 2 ventilations (Correct answer)
- 15 compressions to 2 ventilations
- 30 compressions to 1 ventilation
- 15 compressions to 1 ventilation
Correct answer: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
The 30:2 ratio is the standard for single-rescuer adult CPR, balancing blood circulation with oxygenation.
Question 5: What position should an unconscious but breathing person be placed in?
- Recovery position (on their side) (Correct answer)
- Supine with legs elevated
- Prone (face down)
- Seated upright
Correct answer: Recovery position (on their side)
The recovery position helps maintain an open airway and allows fluids to drain, preventing aspiration.
Question 6: What information should be provided when calling emergency services?
- Location, nature of emergency, number of victims, and current condition (Correct answer)
- Only the address
- Just your name and phone number
- Only the type of emergency
Correct answer: Location, nature of emergency, number of victims, and current condition
Complete information helps dispatchers send appropriate resources and provide pre-arrival instructions.
APC Emergency Response Procedures 1
What is the first action to take in any emergency situation?